Canon VIXIA HG21

Canon VIXIA HG21 combines the ease of recording video directly onto an internal Hard Disk Drive with the advanced AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format. Its 120GB Hard Disk Drive allows you to record up to 45 hours of crisp, high definition video (LP Mode). It also is a dual system camcorder, with the capability of also recording video and still images to an SDHC card as well.

Comparison Specifications
•Genuine Canon 12x optical/ 200x digital zoom
•Captures video on 120GB hard disk drive or SD/SDHC memory card
•2.7" widescreen LCD (approx. 211,000 pixels)
•HDMI terminal, USB 2.0 terminal, mini advanced accessory shoe terminal
•SuperRange optical image stabilization (lens shift)
•Built-in mini video light, built-in flash
•Manual exposure capability
•Captures 2.76 MP still images in 4:3 aspect ratio, 2.07 MP still images in 16:9 aspect ratio
•Wireless remote control included

Additional Specifications
•Image sensor: 1/3.2" CMOS sensor, RGB primary color filter
•Approx. 3.3 megapixels total
•Effective pixels: HD/DV (16:9) mode: approx. 2.07 MP (1920 x 1080), DV (4:3) mode: approx. 2.76 MP (1440 x 1080)
•Maximum recording time (with 60GB drive): LP (5Mbps): 45 hrs, 55 min. / SP (7Mbps): 36 hrs
•Zoom speed: variable/3 fixed zoom speeds
•Maximum aperture: f/1.8-3.0mm, filter size: 37mm
•Focusing system: instant AF, through the lens/manual focusing possible
•Program AE: auto, program, Av, Tv, CINE, portrait, sports, night, snow, beach, sunset, spotlight, fireworks
•Supported playback modes: 1080/61i, 1080/24p, 1080/30f, 1080/24f, 1080/30p
•Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000, 1/500 (card)

Manufacturer Specifications
•Minimum focusing distance: 10mm (wide)/1m (telephoto)
•White balance: daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, auto, manual
•Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch)
•Microphone terminal, AV mini terminal/headphone terminal
•DIGIC DVII signal processing technology
•Level and grid markers
•Histogram display for still images
•24p cinema mode, 30p progressive mode, simultaneous photo recording, still capture from tape
•Analog/digital converter

Dimensional Specifications
•Dimensions: 3.1" W x 3.0" H x 5.5" D
•Weight (not including lens and battery pack): 1.1 lbs. / 1.2lbs fully loaded